Over the last 20 years, rhinoplasty has consistently been one of the most popular cosmetic
surgeries in the United States, with more than 200,000 procedures performed annually. 1 …

The nose plays a functional role in nasal breathing and an esthetic role because it
represents the most prominent and central facial feature. That the nose has enormous …

Successful cosmetic rhinoplasty requires a thorough preoperative analysis of both aesthetic
and functional characteristics of the nose. Close attention should be paid to the internal and …

Objective The current prospective study is evaluating the nasal symptoms of patients who
underwent aesthetic rhinoplasty with the intranasal approach, in a long-term setting. Setting …

Surgical rhinoplasty requires manipulation of the structural framework of the nose to elicit
desired changes in contour. This procedure is exceedingly complex, especially for the …

Nasal obstruction after rhinoplasty is disheartening for both the patient and the rhinoplasty
surgeon. The surgeon must reassess the history of symptoms and physical attributes …

Each patient completes an intake form, providing a comprehensive medical history and
nasal obstruction scoresheet. 1 During examination, I conduct a thorough assessment of the …

Figure 1. The nasal valve is the slit-like region between the caudal end of the upper lateral
cartilage and the nasal septum. In Caucasians the angle is normally 10-15,(Adapted from …

Rhinoplasty presents a unique set of challenges for the cosmetic surgeon. Complications
may arise from inadequate diagnosis, errors in surgical technique, or variations in the …

Rhinoplasty is a challenging aesthetic surgical procedure due to the complex balance
between function and aesthetics. A thorough knowledge of nasal anatomy is important in …